BAMBINOS

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Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry Rounds:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
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Bambinos:
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 pound American or mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/8 pound salami or pepperoni, cut into rounds
additional oregano

Steps:

Pastry Rounds: Heat oven to 475°. Mix flour and salt; cut in shortening. Sprinkle with water and mix with fork. Divide in half and roll each to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch circles. Place on foil-covered baking sheet and prick with fork. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Bambinos: Before serving, heat oven to 400°. Combine tomato paste, garlic salt, and oregano. Spoon a small amount onto a pastry round. Top with small cube of cheese and a piece of meat. Sprinkle with oregano. Bake 3-5 minutes. Serve hot.

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